African News
200 000 flee new advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo despite Trump peace deal
By: Reuters 9th December 2025 Two hundred thousand people have fled their homes in eastern Congo in recent days, the United Nations (UN) said, as Rwanda-backed rebels march on a... →
Sudan's militia advances could trigger new refugee exodus, UNHCR chief warns
By: Reuters 9th December 2025 Advances by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan could trigger another exodus across the country's borders, United Nations High... →
Tanzania deploys police and army to prevent Independence Day protests
By: Reuters 9th December 2025 Police and soldiers deployed in force in Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, on Tuesday to try to prevent protests called for by... →
Nigeria's central bank licenses 82 exchange bureaus under new forex rules
By: Reuters 9th December 2025 Nigeria’s central bank has granted final licenses to 82 exchange bureaus (BDCs) under revised guidelines, effective November 27, following a... →
UNDP, UN ECA and African Peer Review Mechanism welcome African credit ratings upgrades
By: Rebecca Campbell 9th December 2025 The UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) have jointly welcomed... →
Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal
By: Reuters 8th December 2025 Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said in a speech to lawmakers on Monday that Rwanda is already violating its commitments under a peace deal... →
Tanzania urges citizens to stay home ahead of expected independence day protests
By: Reuters 8th December 2025 Tanzania’s prime minister urged people to stay at home on Tuesday, when activists have called for protests against the violent suppression of... →
Congo battles worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, UNICEF says
By: Reuters 8th December 2025 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is battling its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years which has killed almost 2 000 people since January,... →
